2016 Bentley Flying Spur Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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If you have a $200,000 car budget, your choices aren't exactly limited. But if you’re searching for the extreme end of elegance and taste, you’ll want to consider the 2016 Bentley Flying Spur.
The 4-door, 5-passenger Flying Spur was given a makeover in 2014, pulling off an update on timeless grace. Then a V8 model was added to the lineup last year, much to the delight of critics. But there are few changes for 2016. The W12 does get some variable displacement technology to nudge its fuel efficiency upwards, and there are two new wheel options and two new interior leather color choices (Camel and Shortbread).
The W12's 12 pistons are, in fact, aligned in the shape of a W. This 6.0-liter twin turbo powerhouse produces 616 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque that’s delivered to all four wheels by an 8-speed automatic transmission with shift control. All that juice pushes the 5,450-pound sedan from 0-60 mph in a stunning 4.3 seconds. You do pay for that power with efficiency (12 mpg city/20highway/15 combined), however, even with the new displacement technology that shuts down half the cylinders at times when six will do.
The V8 trim shares the W12’s all-wheel drive and 8-speed transmission, but it’s powered by the celebrated 4.0-liter twin turbo V8, which still cranks out 500 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque, launching the Flying Spur from standing to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The fuel efficiency (14/24/17) isn’t much better than the W12, but the V8 is more fun to drive. Of course, that’s assuming you plan on driving the Flying Spur rather than being chauffeured around in it.
The smaller engine delivers a quicker throttle response and has less lag than the W12, and to some critics' ears it has a more natural, and thus pleasing, sound. The V8 is also about 300 pounds lighter than W12, which means it handles with a touch more ease and sharpness through corners. But no matter which engine or trim you choose, the air suspension offers a cushy ride that you can adjust through four settings.
The interior of the Flying Spur is sophistication personified. The deluxe sound insulation keeps you in your own Bentley world, which is of course layered in the softest leather, genuine wood, and tasteful chrome. Standard infotainment features include Bluetooth, integrated HD navigation with 3D, WiFi hotspot capability, a front LCD monitor, an A/V remote for the rear, and an 8-speaker sound system with in-dash DVD, color touch screen, and an amplifier. And since you’re already spending the money, why not opt for the Naim Surround Sound system and its 11 custom-built Balanced Mode Radiator Speakers? It’s the Bentley of sound systems.
Other standard features include heated and ventilated 10-way power seats for the driver and passenger, dual zone front and rear automatic climate control, rear HVAC (with separate control and ducts under the seats and in the headliner), heated rear bench or 14-way power bucket rear seats, and a full carpet floor covering. The W12 has a few upgrades, including 20-inch 5-spoke wheels, a chrome insert on the front bumper, a full leather headliner, and 4-way power lumbar support for the rear bench.
But no matter what you want as features on the Flying Spur - from any color you can dream of to tablet docks and walnut picnic tables for the rear passengers - chances are good Bentley will provide it.
There are no crash test ratings for the Flying Spur because, really, who has the heart (or wallet) to crash a vehicle like this? But there are plenty of safety features - 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, side impact beams, tire pressure warning, and the full array of airbags.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote control: audio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Remote control: audio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.9 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic